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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,866

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $35,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,312

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $35,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $30,774 $65,751 $89,559
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,140 1,140
Premium Plus Package 1,280    
Rear side airbags 250    
Satellite radio 486    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 2,230 2,230
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 920  
Sunshade, rear, power 210    
Premium Package 1   3,950 3,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 1,060 1,060
Premium Plus Package 1,152    
Rear side airbags 200    
Satellite radio 389    
Adaptive cruise control 2,080 2,074 2,074
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 856  
Sunshade, rear, power 168    
Premium Package 1   3,674 2,976
Options (change) 10,721 8,240 6,570
Options (change) 8,713 7,664 6,110
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $45,866 $81,115 $106,345
Total Invoice $40,312 $75,590 $99,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,142
Model Year200920092009
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,866$81,115$106,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,866$77,750$101,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,530
Total Invoice$40,312$75,590$99,144
Adjustments for Features0-3,136-4,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,312$72,454$94,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,968

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920092009
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,590$5,955$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,136-4,722

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in193.0 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested205093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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